Epson Projector Powerlite 52c User Manual

Using the Projector25
Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you’ll need to make certain adjustments:
■To focus or resize your image, see below. 
■If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. 
See page 26.
■If the image isn’t rectangular, see page 27.
Focusing and Resizing Your Image
Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.
You can change the image size by moving the projector closer to or 
farther away from the screen. You can also use the 
E-Zoom buttons 
on the remote control...

26Using the Projector
Adjusting the Height of Your Image 
If the image is too low, you can raise it by extending the projector’s feet. 
1. Stand behind the projector. Press the blue foot release levers and 
lift the front of the projector. This unlocks the feet.
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the levers 
to lock the feet in position.
3. To fine-tune the height of the image, rotate the thumb wheels 
attached to the projector’s feet.
If the image is no longer rectangular after...

Using the Projector27
Adjusting the Image Shape
If the projected image isn’t rectangular or has a “keystone” shape, do 
one or more of the following:
■If your image looks like   or  , you’ve placed the 
projector off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Move it directly 
in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.
■If your image looks like   or  , you need to adjust the 
keystone correction value:
Press the   or   side of the 
Keystone button on the 
projector to correct the...

28Using the Projector
Using the Remote Control
The remote control lets you access your projector’s features from 
anywhere in the room—up to 20 feet away. You can use it to turn 
the projector on and off, zoom in on a portion of your image, and 
control various other features of the projector. 
Before using the remote control, pull out the tape from the battery 
tray as shown below.
To use the remote control, stand within 20 feet of the projector and 
point the remote control either at the front or back...

Using the Projector29
Turning Off the Picture and Sound 
Press the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off the 
image and sound and darken your screen. This is useful if you want to 
temporarily re-direct your audience’s attention without the distraction 
of a bright screen.
To turn the image and sound back on, press the button again.
Stopping Action
Press the Freeze button to stop the action in your video or computer 
image and keep the current image on the screen. The sound 
continues. 
Press...

30Using the Projector
Shutting Down the Projector
When you’ve finished using the projector, follow this procedure to 
shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and protects the 
projector from possible overheating.  
1. If you’re using a computer, shut it down first.
2. To turn off the projector, press the 
Power button on the 
projector or remote control. You see a confirmation message. (If 
you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button.)
3. Press the 
Power button again. The power light...

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Fine-tuning the Projector31
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Fine-tuning the Projector 
You can use the projector’s remote control to access on-screen menus 
to adjust the image, sound, and other features. This chapter covers the 
following information:
■Using the menu system
■Adjusting the image 
■Adjusting the sound 
■Customizing projector features
■Viewing lamp usage and other information
■Restoring the default settings
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32Fine-tuning the Projector
Using the Projector’s Menu System 
The six projector menus let you adjust and customize the projector 
features from the remote control:
■The Video menu controls the look and quality of the projected 
image. It lets you adjust the image position and fine-tune settings 
such as Brightness, Sharpness, and Contrast. 
■The Audio menu controls the volume level and tone settings. 
■The Setting menu allows you to set or adjust the keystone 
correction, blank screen color, A/V Mute...

Fine-tuning the Projector33
Changing Menu Settings
Use the buttons on the remote control to access the menus and change 
settings. Follow these steps:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control to display the main 
menu screen: 
The menus are listed on the left, and the options available for the 
highlighted menu are shown on the right.
2. Press up or down on the directional (arrow) buttons to scroll 
through the menu list.
3. When the menu you want is highlighted, press the 
Enter button 
to select...

34Fine-tuning the Projector
Adjusting the Image 
The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. 
The options available in the menu depend on which image source is 
selected: computer or video. 
Repositioning the Image
Follow these steps to fine-tune the image position:
1. Press the 
Menu button. You see the main menu.
2. Press 
Enter to select the Video menu. 
3. Press 
Enter to select the Position option. You see the Position 
adjustment screen.
4. Use the directional buttons to move...